Travel & Tourism Courses

Do you want to build a career in travel and tourism sector? If yes, this article will be of help to you. In this article, you will be reading about good travel and tourism courses available in India. Information such as course details, eligibility criteria and career prospects have also been covered here.

Travel and Tourism sector is growing at a good pace in India. The Government is giving much importance to tourism sector. Various plans and initiatives have been designed and developed by the Government, keeping tourism sector in mind. This is a good sign. Tourism sector will employ many Indian nationals and help generate more revenue.

With the increase in the size of this sector, tourism industry is also going to need increased number of qualified travel and tourism professionals.

India is a well known tourist destination. Heritage, cultural and medical tourists throng Indian tourist destinations each year. Travel and Tourism management professionals may manage the accommodation, travel modes, tour program and overall stay of such tourists in India.

Not only in India, travel and tourism professionals may also perform the above mentioned tasks abroad, where they may take Indian nationals on tours!

Let us check some course details now. In India, travel and tourism courses are available in these formats-

After pursuing the generalized courses also, one could find a job in the travel and tourism sector.

Duration: Bachelor’s Degree programs are 3 years long (each).

Eligibility: 10+2 passed in any stream (Science, Commerce or Arts) is the minimum educational qualification required.

PG courses and further studies: After completing any of the above mentioned Degree programs, one may go for relevant PG courses such as MA, M.Sc., PG Diploma, Master of Tourism Studies, Master of Tourism Administration or MBA in Travel and Tourism management. For further advanced studies, one may go for PhD programs related to travel and tourism studies.

2 Diploma courses

Diploma in Travel and Tourism Management

Diploma in Hospitality and Travel Management

Diploma in Tourism Studies

Diploma in Aviation Hospitality and Travel Management

Diploma in Tourist Guide

Diploma in Tourism and Ticketing

Diploma in Airfare and Ticketing

Duration: Depending on the institute and the program, course duration could be anywhere between 1- 2 year. Some institutes are also known to offer foundation Diploma course lasting for a period of 6 months.

Eligibility: 10+2 passed in any stream (Science, Commerce or Arts) is the minimum educational qualification required.

3 Certificate courses

Certificate in Travel and Tourism Management

Certificate in Travel Management

Certificate in Tour Guide

Certificate in Tourism Management

Duration: Depending on the institute and the program, course duration could be anywhere between 6 months to 1 year.

Eligibility: 10th / 12th passed (depending on the criteria set by the institute).

Syllabus

Irrespective of the course format, there exist few core subjects, when it comes to travel and tourism studies. Let us check out those core subjects to get a better idea about the course structure.

Communication Skills

Fundamentals of Tourism

Accounting

Cultural History and Heritage of India

Tourism Policy and Law

Tourism Marketing

Management

Travel Agency Training

Tour Guiding Skills and Training

HR Management

Computer Utilization and Application

Office Management and Functions

Air Ticketing

Public Relations

Tour Operation

Career prospects and job opportunities

Diverse job opportunities are available in front of travel and tourism management professionals. Government as well as private sector enterprises are known to recruit them. Self employment is another popular career path that professionals may go for!

When it comes to Government sector, one may find a job at Tourism Boards (State as well as Central), Government Tourist information offices, Government run Hotels, Airlines, Transportation services etc.

Salary

Starting salary depends on numerous factors. Prominent ones include- profile of the employer, job profile and job location. Average starting salary is between 10-15k Rupees per month. In case of Government job, the salary will be based on Pay Band and scale.

Hello,
I am right now persuing my BA(Voc) Tourism Management from Delhi University.
I have few month experience in traveling company to as traveling agent. I want to get good job in traveling sector so for which job i can go for ?

I have completed 12th this year so i am finding good cource which can give me many opportunity to explore my self so i just want to know that Is the future in tours and travels secure and does it garenty good job and good pay

Sir, my daughter is doing BA 2nd year in travel and tour management.After graduation what is good for her. She wants to travel all over world. Can u suggest me which is course or diploma suits her in aviation. Thanks

Hi mr. Arun,
Are there any benefits for government institutions over private institutions? Except for the MBA degree, what else qualifications can ensure a job with promising income in this sector? Could you explain it in a bit detailed way?
Thank you.

Mr.Arun I am just studying 10th std but I am very much interested in travel and tourism. Cause i love to travel .What can i study after +2 to persue a good career ? Can you please suggest me some valuable opinions for my bright future?

I have completed my graduation in BMS (Bachelor of management studies).Currently working on 3rd party payroll of HDFC bank in HR operations since last 2years and 3 months.I have interest to make a career in travel and tourism industry…I love to travel.want a job were I could travel or job related of travelling industry .so pls suggest me for wch course should I go and institute.

i have done MBA in marketing , have 6 years of experience, i,m still working but i have interest in travel & tourism industry want to do something in this industry. can you suggest me what should i do?

Hiii i am omprakash suman i have done btech in electrical but my interest is in travel and tourism mechanism but due to improper guidance i didn’t where to start well i can’t do the courses now but i want travel jobs like on job training which can be learnable for me and i can also earn money

I have done my BE in civil engineering but i have my own interests in travel and tourism . I have no one to guide me regarding the same that from where i can start or which course is preferable for me . I want to know about all the courses here . Can you please help me regarding this .

Can i even join the photographic or any travels channel too while doing the job ?! Are there any measures to take care about regarding this sector because i love travelling whether inside or out of the country ?! Are there any special rules or restrictions for girls? Can i even shift to any other country while doing the job?

Hello everyone
I have completed my TRAVEL TOURISM AND AIRPORT HANDLING DIPLOMA from ymca delhi.
Now i am looking for job, but i am unable to find any job in govt sector.
Plzz also tell me whether i should go in travel tourism sector or airport handling operations.

Hi ,
I’m doing my B.A. in English literature right now & want to make career in travel & tourism department.. So after completing my B.A. in English.. can I join directly Masters courses in the tourism or i have to first join Bachelor courses in tourism ??

I am doing bba travel and tourism from iittm Nellore. I don’t want to go for mba . I was thinking of making some documentary and get paid for it eg – getting a job in national Geographic, discovery channel. What can i do after bba ? Also i don’t go for documentary stuff what else can i do?

Om sharan..u can go for IITTM-INDIAN institute of tourism and travel management. It is a government college but they have done with their entrance and all. One more is NITHM-national institute of tourism and hospitality management. Hyderabad They provide BBA-tourism and hospitality . Amanagement. The good thing is the admission are still open..